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Is your MINI Battery not charging? Do your headlights dim when you press the accelerator? If so you problably have an Alternator Fault. Our 11,451 garages nationwide regularly diagnose these things, and our MINI Mobile Mechanics will resolve them at your home or work too.

Friendly attentive staff. Work completed to a high standard. I would recommend to family and friends and will definitely be returning when my car inevitably requires more work .

01.04.18

Colin, Ford Fiesta

Very happy with the work. Would highly recommend

15.02.18

Barry, Ford Fiesta

Very happy with the service ,they came for my car and dropped back off,very pleasant,I booked online for a service and was quoted £99 ,but they where very honest and said it’s only £69 as it’s my cars first service,will definitely get 2nd service done from them ,, thank you

Trading as Motortech Mobile Mechanic, Fabio can trusted to carry out the work & is very efficient at both quotes & when working on the job. Delighted to have found somebody like Fabio and he really does deserve 5 stars. Competitive pricing too.

15.07.17

Andrew, Alfa Romeo Mito

Nice guy, convient as did at my house as couldnt get out. Honest and told me I didnt need new discs. Did a good job at a good price, will be using again.

04.07.17

Jason, Renault Clio

Great, friendly, professional service. Only took an hour or so to sort the problem and the final price was even just a touch under the quote. Would recommend.

30.06.17

Dave, Citroen C5

Big Thankyou to Fabio, replaced Cambelt on our Fiesta today, arrived as agreed and completed the work in a matter of hours. Very impressed with the service, which included changing the water pump and ancillary belt in the price quoted, unlike some other garages. All work completed at my home address. Fabio was also happy to discuss other issues I had with the car and suggested probable causes/solutions. Would definitely recommend Motortech, was also given a quote for a Full service on my Fiesta and will be using Motortech again in the future.

23.06.17

Robert, Ford Fiesta

I can only endorse the 5/5 feedback that Fabio has previously received. I made contact with regards to the replacement of cam belt assembly for my Audi TT. Fabio responded very quickly with a very competitive estimate. On the day, he arrived on time, carried out the work effectively, was more than happy that I watched (only out of pure interest) explaining to me what he was doing at various times. Once completed, he completely tided the area.
We will certainly be contacting Fabio when our cars require routine servicing and/or other work and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to others.

Becky and Mark at Pool Street were wonderful! Cannot recommend this garage highly enough; picked up my mini and towed it anyway free of charge, kept me updated, and completed the repair super quick (even though the place was super busy!). Everyone I met there was super friendly and always seemed hard at work, this will defiantly be my first choice If anything goes wrong with my car ever again, and I’ll be recommending everyone goes here.

11.05.18

Tom, MINI Hatch

Great little garage with friendly staff... job was explained before started and price. They picked my car up at my convenience as well. Also the I returned the guy said the job wasn't as big as he thought so actually asked for less than he quoted. Great honest family run business

Really good price, quick and efficient and great workmanship. Highly recommend and would definitely use these people again.
Thanks very much.

01.04.18

David, Renault Clio

Excellent service. Highly recommended

29.03.18

Nikki, Citroen C2

I would highly recommended Aldermere SC,A top class job done on my car,I had another job looked at also to the one quoted for,And was not charged!!!!! A very honest and helpful garage,I would leave ten stars if I could*********Will definitely be using AGAIN!!!!!

What is a car alternator?

The car's alternator performs a simple, but vital job: to keep your car's battery charged. The battery is responsible for starting the car, spark plugs, lights, electrics, and sometimes power steering - quite a job - so it's essential that it's topped up - and that's what the alternator does.

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What are common problems with an alternator?

The alternator acts like a small generator: the engine spins it, and the alternator turns that spinning motion into electricity.The most common problems are worn brushes (the component that maintains constant electrical contact with the spinning alternator) and a failing voltage regulator (which ensures that the charge is sent to the battery at the correct voltage.)

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What are the common symptoms of alternator problems?

Common signs of car alternator problems include the 'charge' or battery lights flashing on the dashboard, flickering or dimming headlights and interior lights and a growling or whining noise under the bonnet.

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What is the average alternator repair cost?

An alternator can be rebuilt as opposed to replaced, however in truth the difference in cost is often quite small. Either way the most common repair cost is around £150-200.

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How to test an alternator for problems

A simple way to test an alternator for problems is to do what's known as the headlight test. Park your car with the headlights on or run it in neutral, then rev the engine. If the headlights dim you could well have an alternator problem. A better test is to take your car to a garage, where a car alternator can be tested using a multimeter tool.

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What happens if my alternator breaks?

If your alternator fails, your car battery won't charge and, very soon, will have insufficient charge to start the car.

Average rating for
MINI Alternator Repair bookings

4.33

9 reviews

Mark

28/02/2018

MINI Hatch

Great service, price and timing! Would definately recommend.

DC Motor Repairs

Mark

25/02/2018

MINI Hatch

Very pleased overall Price as quoted kept fully informed and all seems working fine

Sparrowhawk Motors IV LTD

Joanne

19/09/2017

MINI Convertible

Great fast service . Car repaired now as good as new . Thankyou

Beech Avenue Garage

Richard

22/02/2017

MINI Convertible

Andy was really helpful and offered great advice. The whole experience was faultless and I have already asked him to do some work on my sons car..

Manor Motor Company Limited

MINI Alternator Prices

Alternator repair prices can vary depending on your MINI model due to differences in labour time and parts needed but you can expect to pay between £250-£300. Take a look below at the average quote on WhoCanFixMyCar.com for some of the top car makes.

Alternator Repair Cost by MINI Model

MINI Model

Average Price

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MINI Hatch

£303.56

This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 23/02/2018 and 24/05/2018.

Although the alternator is a relatively simple MINI part, it plays a critical role in your vehicle’s operation, so it’s essential any alternator problems are diagnosed correctly and fixed.

Here are some of the most common signs that your MINI alternator is on the blink:

The alternator warning light will be on – in most cases this is shaped like a battery but some cars will show ‘ALT’ or ‘GEN’

You may experience extremely bright or dimming headlights, or a speedometer that stops working

Drivers sometimes complain of a growling or whining noise before the alternator gives out

You may experience a smell of hot wires or burning rubber

The average MINI alternator repair cost is between £200 and £300, depending on the model of your MINI, so it’s important you make sure you find the best deal. And that’s where we can help.

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We use our network of 7,000 mechanics and garages across the UK to find you the best deal. You can then compare the quotes, read reviews from previous customers and book your alternator repair online.